Student Intern - Chemical Engineer

Consolidated Nuclear Security; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 11,902,000 - 19,286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development workshops

Job summary

Y-12 Engineering is seeking a student intern for the Summer 2027 program in Oak Ridge, TN. The internship encompasses Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Nuclear, and other disciplines, running 10–12 weeks from May 24 to July 29, 2027.

Candidates must be pursuing/completed an ABET-accredited engineering/physical science degree and maintain a 3.0 GPA, with U.S. citizenship for security clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Pursuing or completed degree in Engineering or Physical Science from ABET-accredited program.
• GPA of 3.0/4.0 or higher.
• U.S. citizenship required for security clearance eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering projects during the internship.
• Assist with data collection and analysis for ongoing projects.
• Learn from experienced professionals and participate in hands-on tasks.

Skills

Engineering major

GPA 3.0/4.0

U.S. citizenship

Q clearance eligibility

Education

Pursuing or completed Engineering or Physical Science degree (ABET-accredited)

Job description

Engineering- Level of Experience (1) -No travel required- Job Location Options (1)

Job Title: ENG Student Intern - Chemical Engineer
Organization: Y-12 Engineering (50000343)

What You’ll Do

Location: Oak Ridge, TN

The Y-12 National Security Complex is currently recruiting for summer 2027 internship opportunities in Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Fire Protection, Mechanical, Nuclear, and other Engineering Disciplines) and Science (Chemistry, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, and other Science Disciplines). The Internship Program is a 10-12 week program that offers challenging assignments, projects and career development workshops to enhance your professional growth. You will also earn a competitive salary based on your discipline and academic class status. The 2027 intern program is scheduled to start on May 24, 2027 and conclude on July 29, 2027.

The internship position will remain open until all candidates have been identified.

What You Can Expect

• Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security
• Top-notch, dedicated colleagues
• Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization
• Career advancement and professional development programs
• Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives
• To be considered for the Engineering Intern position, you must be working toward or have completed a degree in Engineeringor a relevant Physical Science (Computer Science, Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or similar) from an Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program in the United States or designated equivalents from Canada or Mexico, the Washington Accord, or the list of substantially equivalent as documented by ABET.
• Students who have graduated are eligible up to two years post graduation. In addition, you must have completed (at a minimum) your sophomore year in college, have an overall GPA (grade point average) of 3.0/4.0 or above, and be a United States Citizen.
• A completed online application is required. You must include a resume and current transcript . Ensure that your graduation date and GPA are listed on your resume. Failure to attach a resume and transcript will eliminate you from the selection process.

Notes

The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired.

If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level, and internal applicants in higher Career Levels may be considered, on an exception basis, to come across laterally based on the applicant's education and experience, and the scope of work being performed in the role.

Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required.

Position may require entry into Materials Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (HRP). If HRP is required, candidate must complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph, pursuant to 10 CFR 709. Medical requirements may apply.

CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.

CNS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.